Huevos Rancheros with Grilled Salsa Verde

I talked here about how we had a vet appointment for Boone a few days ago, and we had to put him on a heavy sedative so he wouldn’t freak out when we got there (like he always does).

Before we went got the the vet he was completely out – super super super tired. Like to the point where he could barely get up on the couch.

But right when we got there he fully woke up again and preeeetty much acted like we hadn’t given him anything – much less a sedative that makes a 100 pound rottweiler purr like a kitten.

Seth tried to put a muzzle on him (even though he never bites – just precautionary) so the vet tech could take his blood for the heart worm test, and he absolutely lost it – snarling, thrashing, etc…

So theeeen we tried to go outside to do it because she thought that he might calm a bit if we weren’t actually “in the vet” – MANIPULATION. He was a tiny bit better, but still nowhere close to letting anyone take his blood.

Then the vet tech told us that we had to go with their last resort, which was literally pinning him down with a towel over his face so he wouldn’t bite anyone and they could take the blood. Seth held him down and it took two other vet techs to hold his leg and take the blood. The ONLY positive was that once Seth had him held down he kind of gave up and just laid still (ish).

You guys…it…was…HORRIBLE. This dog is like the love of my life (apart from hubbs). I was shaking and on the verge of tears the whole time – especially the end when he had to be held down. He was so scared! It was the most heartbreaking thing ever.

Especially when you have the condition Seth and I suffer from: ridiculously irrational puppy obsession.

The funny part was right when Seth let him go he bounced right up and started licking everyone’s faces and trotting around the room (typical Boone behavior).

So anyway…that is my horrible vet tale. The sedatives did not work. At all.

And we have several vaccinations to look forward to in September! Yay!!! I just can’t wait!

Sooooo…on a lighter note!

Huevos Rancheros!!

I have never had Huevos Rancheros before this, but they have been on my list for several months now. I’m so glad we finally decided to go for it! They are soooo good. Don’t you love dishes where you just pile everything on and get the perfect bite?

P.S. If you don’t like runny eggs, you should still give this a try. Seth doesn’t like them at all but he loved them on here.

Now you may be wondering…wait – chorizo and avocado? I don’t see either of those in the pictures.

Yeah.

I’m an idiot.

I was completely done photographing this dish and we were half way through eating it when I realized that the delicious avocado and crispy chorizo were still on the counter.

Whoops. Don’t judge me.

Luckily I realized before we completely finished our meal so we could at least eat part of these Huevos Rancheros with all the toppings!

But the pictures don’t include everything…my B.

So another thing I had never made before this recipe was a sunny side up egg!

Well… I have attempted to make them before, but I have never been very successful….meaning the bottom of the egg white was SUPA chewy and overcooked while the top was still jiggly and undercooked. The trashcan enjoyed it.

Shame.

But I have a foolproof way that will leave you with the perfect sunny side up egg every time! Which leaves you with even more beautiful Huevos Rancheros :).

So here are your steps:

Preheat your oven to 325 degrees.

Heat a large skillet over medium heat with some butter.

Add your eggs into the pan and let them cook just until the bottom is turning white.

Place the pan in the oven and cook until the egg whites on the top are juuuust set…it should take about 3-5 minutes.

Make sure you are checking them often so they don’t overcook, leaving you with a non-runny egg yolk! They just need to be cooked until the egg white doesn’t jiggle when you shake the pan.

And there ya a go…sunny side up eggs! Super easy. And pretty (enter emoticon with heart eyes).

I hope you guys have an awesome Thursday (which means tomorrow is Friday woop)!

I’m so sorry about your trip to the vet Annie! I also suffer from ridiculously irrational puppy obsession so I can only imagine how horrifying that must have been for you. But at least he got right up and was totally fine! Silly puppy :) Also, these huevos rancheros look amazing! The pictures are gorgeous and it sounds delicious. Must try!Maya @ Treats and Eats recently posted…Raspberry Aperol Float

Oh my gosh, your poor puppy! I would have been a mess too. That is way too hard. 1 of our dogs SUPER hates the vet. But they have this really cool outdoor exam room. We always request that one, and him staying outside helps a ton. Glad it’s all over with. These huevos rancheros look amazing! Your sunny side up eggs look magazine perfect!Natalie @ Tastes Lovely recently posted…First Trimester.

I know… :( Poor Boonie. Oh that is so nice!! Super smart of them to make an outdoor exam room. I’m so glad it’s over too! Thank you! Sunny side up eggs can be challenging, but this oven method works like a charm :).

Poor Boone! My dog is totally scared of the vet too, but she just sits there very passively and her ENTIRE body shakes. Then when she realizes it’s time to leave, she tries to redeem herself by strutting around the waiting room like she doesn’t have a fear in the world.
Love huevos rancheros! Runny eggs are the best!Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen recently posted…Summer Squash and Onions

This was just so sad! When you got to the point where you said they had to cover his face and hold him down, my immediate reaction was, “Noooooooo.” But I’m so glad he bounded up and is ok! Maybe he’d like some delicious huevos rancheros to get over the whole experience?

Those pictures are making me really want huevos rancheros for breakfast tomorrow. I am loving all of those delicious flavors. All have left to say is YUMM!!!!Kennedy Cole|Kcole’s Craetive Corner recently posted…Two Cheese, Pesto Aioli Sandwich

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Annie Chesson
I am a passionate Christian, proud Army wife, cooking addict, and owner of the cutest German Shepherd/Lab in the whole world! Join me in my journey to create delicious, flavorful food. More About Me...